Free Registration (with a Zoom account; you can get one for free if you don't already have it):https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuc-GqrTsvGdGE6yu9qQCx1z2PyRVJZaDjSynopsis:After a brief intro highlighting issues and solutions for data privacy in machine learning settings, Prof. Gautam Kamath will answer your questions related to data privacy, machine unlearning, research, academia, career advice, and anything in between.Please feel free to check out the work and thoughts of Prof. Gautam Kamath, Ph.D. from MIT, http://www.gautamkamath.com/ on Google Scholar at https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=MK6zHkYAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate, YouTube https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gautam+kamath and generally on the Internet.Then, please feel free to submit your questions- via Twitter by using the hashtag, #KamathAMA and tagging @vishnupendyala- emailing vspendyala(at)hotmail(dot)com with #KamathAMA in the subject- during your registration on ZoomSelect questions will be answered by Prof. Kamath during the session. Audience may be able to ask follow-up questions during the session.Speaker(s): Dr. Gautam Kamath, Dr. Vishnu S. PendyalaVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/431191

Le chapitre ordinateur et Women in Engineering de la Section IEEE de Québec (Quebec, Saguenay et Rimouski) organisent un évènement social «5 à 7» pour lancer cette nouvelle année.Au programme: faire connaissance, réseauter et nous faire part de vos intérêts sur les activités de vos chapitres.L'activité aura lieu le mardi 1er Octobre dans le cadre de l'IEEE Day 2024 au pub de l'Université Laval.Bien entendu, nous serons heureux d'accueillir tous les membres de l'IEEE d’autres chapitres ou personnes intéressées par l'IEEE à se joindre à nous pour réseauter!L’IEEE Computer Society se concentre sur l’informatique et vise à faire avancer les sciences et technologies de l’information. Elle rassemble des professionnels (de l'industrie et de l'académique) du monde entier pour partager des connaissances et organise plus de 189 conférences annuelles. Les membres bénéficient d’une vaste bibliothèque numérique et de ressources éducatives. Depuis plus de 75 ans, elle soutient des initiatives pour le bien de l’humanité.L’IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) promeut les femmes dans les STEM (sciences, la technologie, l’ingénierie et les mathématiques) et inspire les jeunes filles à poursuivre ces carrières. Avec plus de 45 000 membres, elle offre un réseau de soutien, organise des évènements et propose des ressources exclusives et des opportunités de mentorat.Co-sponsored by: Sandra PozzerAgenda: - 5 à 7 réseautage:- Rencontres entre nos membres respectifs et toute personne intéressée- Profitez-en pour donner vos idées sur les activités du chapitre et de WIE- Souper au Pub a compter de 19h (aux frais de chacun)Room: Local 1312, Bldg: Pavillon Desjardins, 2325 rue de l'Université, Pub Universitaire, Quebec, Quebec, Canada, G1V 0A6

Join the IEEE Vancouver Section in its celebration of IEEE DayLocation: TBDThe theme for IEEE Day is “Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow.”Every year, on the first Tuesday of October, members and friends of the Vancouver Section gather to celebrate the founding of the IEEE and everything it represents. IEEE Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of past volunteers and look ahead to the future of the IEEE. It marks the first time in history when engineers worldwide gathered to share their technical ideas in 1884.IEEE Day is not only celebrated by the Vancouver Section but is a global event.Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Prof. Richard Ziolkowski, University of Arizona, will provide a seminar on electrically small antennas. This seminar is part of the University of Calgary Department of Electrical and Software Engineering Research Seminar Series.After the 1-hour presentation, there will be an opportunity to meet with Dr. Ziolkowski. Light refreshments and pizza will be provided.The introduction of metamaterials and metamaterial-inspired structures into the tool set of RF engineers has led to a wide variety of advances within research and application areas treating structures that radiate (e.g., RF antennas) and scatter (e.g., optical nano-antennas). The increased awareness of complex media, both naturally occurring and artificially constructed, which has been stimulated by the debut of metamaterials, has enabled paradigm shifts in terms of our understanding of how devices and systems operate and our expectations of their performance characteristics. These shifts include the trends of miniaturization, enhanced performance (total radiated power, bandwidth and directivity), reconfigurability and multifunctionality. New techniques have been developed that are truly beginning to impact practical realizations and their applications.A variety of metamaterial-inspired, near-field resonant parasitic (NFRP), electrically small antennas have been developed that exhibit multifunctional performance, enhanced bandwidths, and higher directivities. Their engineering is achieved by combining multiple NFRP elements with simple driven radiators. Higher directivity is obtained by simultaneously exciting balanced electric and magnetic NFRP elements, leading, for example, to endfire and broadside radiating Huygens dipole antennas (HDAs). Enhanced bandwidths and loss mitigation, as well as wireless power transfer capabilities, have been achieved by augmenting the HDAs with non-Foster (active) and rectifying (rectenna) elements. A variety of HDAs and arrays of them have been fabricated and tested to confirm their attractive performance characteristics; they will be reviewed briefly.Nonetheless, even more highly directive antenna systems are being sought to address the perceived needs of the NextG / XG wireless systems and their applications. Combinations of higher order multipole electric and magnetic radiating elements have been developed that achieve unidirectional performance with even higher directivities. Several of these unidirectional mixed-multipole antennas (UMMAs) have been fabricated and tested to confirm their attractive properties. They too will be reviewed briefly.Speaker(s): Prof. Richard Ziolkowski, University of Arizona, Room: 516, Bldg: ICT, 856 Campus Pl NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Delivering thousands of amps to the next generation of high-speed digital designs is fast becoming the biggest design challenge for the next generation of custom multi-die packages, AI Chips, and cloud server applications. End-to-end power integrity digital twins with multiphase voltage regulators, PCB PDN with 100’s of capacitors, and dynamic loads are critical for mitigating expensive hardware failures when working with thousands of amps. This presentation will explore the model fidelity trade-offs and lessons learned from simulating the Picotest 2000 Amp Transient Load Stepper demo board with a 55-phase MPS horizontal power delivery topology and over 700 decoupling capacitors.Constructing and validating the PI digital twin will demonstrate various power integrity simulation tools. EM simulators for DC IR Drop, DC Electrothermal, and AC EM with Decap optimization. Traditional frequency domain analysis with target impedance combined with the Sandler Non-Invasive Stability Margin (NISM) for assessing phase margin helps mitigate resonances by designing for low Q flat impedance. Voltage regulator modeling brings up the challenges of dynamic control loops with small signal and non-linear large signal behavior. Final end-to-end digital twin simulations make use of frequency domain Harmonic Balance simulators to jump directly to steady-state transient power rail ripple for final pass/fail criteria.Speaker(s): Heidi Barnes, Bldg: HUB 350, 350 Legget Dr, Kanata, Ontario, Canada, K2K 0G7

Overview:In the high-stakes world of large corporate IT, conducting a Request-for-Proposal (RFP) for an enterprise system is like orchestrating a symphony of diverse stakeholders, intricate technical requirements, and strategic business objectives. Join Winnie Lai-Fong as she shares the art and science behind executing a win-win RFP process that satisfies both internal stakeholders and potential vendors.Get answers to these questions:- Who do you invite to play - Set the stage for success by clarifying the project's “why” and curating a list of worthy contenders.- What does the RFP include - The content is woven from the threads of user needs, technical specifications, and operational demands, with stakeholder management as the vital element in the success of the entire endeavour.- What are the rules - Establish clear rules of engagement, including a robust evaluation framework that paves the way for a fair and transparent selection process.- What to watch out for - Be wary of various pitfalls involving the vendors and the internal organization.Come join this presentation and find out how you can help your organization to transform the daunting RFP process into a strategic opportunity to align technology with business goals.Program Format:This is an interactive workshop.Q&A:Come with questions from your RFP challenges, or just share your own experiences.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427995

Fall Series Session 3Speaker(s): Florence Hudson, William C. Harding, PhDVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/434307

INDUSTRIAL SITE VISIT TO TRANSALTA'S HORSESHOE AND KANANASKIS HYDROELECTRIC FACILITIES.Dress Code: Long sleeve shirt or coat and closed-toed shoes suitable for walking.Safety gear: Hard hats, safety glasses and ear plugs will be provided for the tour.Availability: Number of planned participants is limited to a maximum of 25, on a first come first serve basis.Note: Inside the facility, touring participants must be able to walk up/downstairs.Agenda: []NOTE:1) IT IS MANDATORY TO ATTEND THE SAFETY ORIENTATION BEFORE GETTING STARTED TO THE FACILITY!!!2) THE REGISTRATION FEE COVERS THE FOOD AND TRAVEL EXPENSES.Room: TBD, Bldg: TBD, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

IEEE NSS YP MEETING1500 Quebec Ave, SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7K 1V7

English versionJoin us in celebrating IEEE Day 2024, an event that brings together students from all levels to commemorate the achievements and advancements of IEEE. This is a unique opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate the spirit of IEEE.Highlights of the Event:-Showcase of Student Branch Activities: Experience a diverse range of activities as student branches from various regions present their achievements and projects from the past year.-Talks on IEEE Membership: Discover the myriad advantages of being an IEEE member. Whether you're a student, a professional, or someone with a keen interest in the field, there's something for everyone.-Contests and Competitions: Showcase your skills and knowledge in our exciting contests. Stand a chance to win exclusive gifts and prizes.-Refreshments: Enjoy a selection of snacks, soft drinks, coffee, and more as you mingle and network with fellow attendees.---------------------------------------------------------------All students, regardless of their academic level, are cordially invited. This is a golden opportunity to get a glimpse of the vast world of IEEE, its contributions, and how you can be a part of this global community.Mark your calendars and stay tuned for the venue announcement. We look forward to celebrating with you!Version françaiseRejoignez-nous pour célébrer l'IEEE Day 2024, un événement qui rassemble des étudiants de tous niveaux pour commémorer les réalisations et les progrès de l'IEEE. Il s'agit d'une occasion unique de réseauter, d'apprendre et de célébrer l'esprit de l'IEEE.Points forts de l'événement :1. Vitrine des activités des branches étudiantes : Découvrez une gamme diversifiée d'activités alors que les branches étudiantes de diverses régions présentent leurs réalisations et leurs projets de l'année écoulée.2. Discussions sur l'adhésion à l'IEEE : Découvrez les innombrables avantages d'être membre de l'IEEE. Que vous soyez étudiant, professionnel ou passionné par le domaine, il y en a pour tous les goûts.3. Concours et compétitions : mettez en valeur vos compétences et vos connaissances dans nos concours passionnants. Courez la chance de gagner des cadeaux et des prix exclusifs.4. Rafraîchissements : profitez d'une sélection de collations, de boissons gazeuses, de cafés et bien plus encore tout en vous mêlant et en réseautant avec les autres participants.Tous les étudiants, quel que soit leur niveau académique, sont cordialement invités. C'est une occasion en or d'avoir un aperçu du vaste monde de l'IEEE, de ses contributions et de la manière dont vous pouvez faire partie de cette communauté mondiale.Marquez vos calendriers et restez à l'écoute de l'annonce du lieu. Nous avons hâte de célébrer avec vous !Speaker(s): Thomas Micallef, Tarek DjerafiRoom: Conference Center, Bldg: John-Molson Business School, 1450 Rue Guy, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3H0A1

Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a talk on the Building Inclusivity into Software Engineering, presented by Dr. Mariam Guizani from Queen's University.[]Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @ 5:30 – 6:30 PMAbstract: Individuals often develop software based on their own cognitive preferences and perspectives. However, given the diverse ways in which people process information, it becomes crucial to examine how we can effectively test and implement software with inclusivity in mind.This presentation will delve into the relationship between inclusivity and technology, addressing two main questions: What are inclusivity bugs? And how can we find and fix them in software products?In this presentation, Dr. Guizani will introduce a Why/Where/Fix systematic inclusivity debugging process to help find inclusivity bugs (using the GenderMag cognitive walkthrough method), localize the Information Architecture (IA) faults behind them, and then fix the IA to remove the inclusivity bugs found. Additionally, she will share insights from various teams using GenderMag to enhance inclusivity in their products and processes.Speaker(s): Mariam Guizani, Ph.D.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/432370

Fall Series Session 4Speaker(s): Albert Shpuntoff, PhDVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/434309

Fall Series Session 5Speaker(s): Khandakar Nusrat Islam, PhDVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/434310

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